Thirty-six years after 6-year-old Cassie Hansen was kidnapped, strangled and left in dumpster, a team of officers and a civilian were recognized for breaking one of St. Paul's most infamous murder cases during a ceremony at St. Paul Police Department's Western District office on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. The case was resolved at the time; the award is being issued today.

A Chanukah Bash was held at the home of Rabbi Yossi and Mushky Bendet in Bloomington on the second night of Chanukah Wednesday, December 13, 2017. The party included a menorah lighting, children's crafts, latkes, doughnuts, chocolate gelt and a buffet dinner.

Every year, when we announce the "Oh, You Turkey!" art contest on Thanksgiving Day, young artists throughout the region sharpen their crayons, their scissors and their creativity. This year — the contest's 39th year — was no different. We received thousands of submissions, which were judged by students from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The judges applauded the enthusiasm and imagination of each submission. It was hard work choosing only nine winners, but they did it. Here are their selections: